Discover one of Luxor unique day tours, explore the temples and tombs of the Theban Necropolis in the West Bank of Luxor. Take a deep look at the fascinating Mortuary temple of king Ramesses III at Madinat Habu Temple and its fortified walls, feel the glory of the Nobles in their family tombs at the Valley of the Nobles, enjoy the beauty of the local atmosphere of the ancient Egyptians workers at Deir El Madina(Valley of the Artisans).
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This morning, our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise on time to drive for about 30 minutes to the west bank. Stop at the ticket office to buy your tickets for the day. Arrive at Madinat Habu, located at the southern end of the Theban Necropolis, where the first labor strike in history against their king Ramesses III was launched. This memorial temple of Ramesses III is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and surrounded by a massive mud-brick enclosure wall, which may have been fortified.
Then, continue to Deir El Madina known as the Valley of the Workers at the northern end of the Theban Necropolis. It is an ancient village which was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period(1550-1080B.C). Enjoy the colorful workers family tombs with their vivid and impressive paintings.
Drive over to visit tombs of the Nobles of the New Kingdom with their relief carving of outstanding quality. These tombs are the burial places of some of the most powerful courtiers and persons of the ancient Thebes. Enjoy the daily life scenes and see the owners of the tombs in charge of their careers as officials at the court of their Pharaohs. Later on, you will be transferred to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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